Recipe For Carrot Quinoa With Black Beans

Healthy Dinner: Carrot Quinoa With Black Beans

Possibly due to its status as an ancient grain, cooking quinoa can seem a bit intimidating. But after a thorough rinse, it's a cinch to cook and I have an easy, delicious recipe for you to try. Once you start cooking with quinoa, I have a feeling you'll be making it all the time. Low in both saturated fat and cholesterol, this recipe can be enjoyed as a main or side dish, and it's jam-packed with fiber and protein. This is the pared-down version of the dish, made with carrots and black beans, but you can experiment by adding other veggies like broccoli and peppers, or by using kidney or adzuki beans instead.

I was discouraged from eating quinoa at first because of the calorie content too until I realized the measurement was for uncooked quinoa! I love the grain & was so happy to allow it back into my diet by the half-cup-ful instead of the tablespoon-ful :0)